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That Was Then This Is Now [VHS] (1985)

Starring: Emilio Estevez, Craig Sheffer Director: Christopher Cain Rating: R (Restricted) Format: VHS Tape
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Emilio Estevez, Craig Sheffer, Larry B. Scott, Matthew Dudley, Jill Schoelen
  • Directors: Christopher Cain
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Paramount
  • VHS Release Date: April 24, 2001
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6300214796
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,346 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Emilio Estevez and Craig Sheffer light up the screen in this exciting drama about the delicate balance of teenage friendship.

"That Was Then...This Is Now" tells the story of two boys raised as brothers who take on the challenges of the street with equal determination. They're an inseparable, unstoppable team about that's about to face the first barrier they can't knock down...the pressure of manhood.

"That Was Then...This Is Now" is based on the best-selling novel by S.E. Hinton, author of "Tex" and "The Outsiders," and "Rumble Fish."


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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Made in 1985, March 23, 2006
This review is from: That Was Then... This Is Now (DVD)
My students had read the book so I purchased the film. It is "R" rated because there is a LOT of swearing...but it goes with the story. The acting in the fight scenes is really phony, which got the kids laughing. Also, it changes a lot of the book...but we were all glad to see it as it still pretty much followed the book.
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18 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars TALK ABOUT NOT FOLLOWING THE NOVEL......GEEZ!, May 19, 2002
Well,I was disappointed to say the least. I bought this movie because I had read the book with my 7th grade reading class. There was NO WAY I could show this movie to them. I knew it had a R rating but figured I would take the chance. Besides all the profanity, the movie DID NOT follow S.E. Hinton's story line. Emilio Estevez (he wrote the screen play ) defiated from it in so many ways. There are too many to list now. Even the ending was totally NOT the book. The character of Mark was played by Emilio and he "over acted" big time. I was not impressed by him. Kim Delaney is a great actress but the character of "Cathy" was NOT as protrayed in the book. The character of Bryon was by far the closest of all of the characters. Oh, and the character of Charlie....it was played by Morgan Freeman. Need I say more? This is definitely the movie that upholds the cliche'....THE BOOK IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE MOVIE!!!!!!!! I say...don't waste the [money], like I did!
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Gritty coming-of-age drama..., August 2, 2000
If you are familiar with poverty, isolation and loneliness you'll relate to this film, which deals with such issues as dealing with family, peer pressure and growing past one's friends and surroundings. Watch for Morgan Freeman in a few scenes, his role as bar owner Charlie Woods revealing a certain depth and intensity.

Unfortunately Emilio Estevez's irritating presence makes every scene he is in well nigh unwatchable. And the script seems uneven, stalling every time he and his co-star had time alone on the screen. I grew tired of watching these two hang out, waiting for something to happen. Frankly the book was better...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Hard to Find Film
I bought this DVD a few weeks back for an inflated price so I could see and own one of my favorite movies from when I was growing up. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Remy LeBeau

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't expect the book. A decent coming-of-age film.
This film was inspired and is partly based on the S.E. Hinton novel of the same title. However, a modicum of research will tell you that Emilio Estevez wrote the screenplay, not... Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. McCall

5.0 out of 5 stars the movie
I love this movie, I bought this movie on vhs yrs ago(not on the net tho).I also own the book, which I've read more than 1k times. Read more
Published 7 months ago by TuffysBaby

5.0 out of 5 stars Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez is one of my favorite actors and he did a great job in that was then this is now!
Published 19 months ago by joell

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible, Just Terrible
I purchased this DVD to show to my ninth grade students who just finished reading the book, which they loved. Read more
Published 20 months ago by J A

5.0 out of 5 stars Action and hold your attention film.
This film works perfectly and it is one that you must watch because if you turn away you would miss a vital part.
Published on June 11, 2007 by Timothy D. Jenckes

4.0 out of 5 stars wow
Not a bad movie, from from back in the 80's. (It's an adult film, not for children). Now we know what is wrong with society. Read more
Published on April 30, 2006 by Why?

1.0 out of 5 stars That was not That Was Then. . .This is Now.
I totally agree with Ms. Horkey and the Texas School Teacher. What a let down!I realize that the screenplay was written by
Emilio Estevez instead of S.E. Read more
Published on April 20, 2006 by Evangelin C. Wall

1.0 out of 5 stars That Was Then; This Is Now DVD
I ordered this DVD to show at school to my eighth-grade class after we read the novel; however, the language was unacceptable for the classroom. Read more
Published on March 21, 2006 by Texas Public School Teacher

5.0 out of 5 stars book fan
Hi im from nz and i luv the book so much and i really want to see the movie but i cant find it any where and i want to see the movie so badly and if its as good as the book it... Read more
Published on March 13, 2006

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